Weekly Updates-Students/Parents

May 8 - May 12, 2023

HAPPY ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH!!!

Weekly Schedule

Monday, May 8, 2023 - Regular Bell Schedule

  • AP CALCULUS EXAM - 8:00 AM
  • AP COMP SCI PRINCIPLES - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - Regular Bell Schedule

  • AP LANGUAGE EXAM - 8:00 AM

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - Regular Bell Schedule

  • AP SPANISH EXAM - 8:00 AM
  • AP BIO EXAM - 12:00 PM

Thursday,May 11, 2023 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

  • AP PHYSICS EXAM - 12:00 PM
  • ART OF SELF-CARE WORKSHOP 6:00 PM - SEE BELOW TO REGISTER

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 1 Hour Advisory Bell Schedule

  • AP MUSIC THEORY EXAM - 8:00 AM
  • POETRY PERFORMANCE
  • TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
  • SPRING FLING - 7:00-10:00 PM

HAPPY TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

Teen Jobs including high pay Lifeguard jobs. 1000s of jobs- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/employment-job-training/teen-jobs/


College Prep and Scholarships for High Schoolers- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/education-resources/college-preparationscholarships/


FREE Gym Memberships at Planet Fitness- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/free-planet-fitness-for-teens-in-the-summer/


Volunteer Opportunities- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/teen-resources/volunteer-and-job-opportunities/

and from above

> Check out all the Summer Academic Programs from the School District from PreK on!!- https://www.philasd.org/academics/summerprograms/

> Camps- there are LOTS. Check them out here- https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/after-school-camps-mentoring/camps/


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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS YEAR'S PARENT SURVEY!!!

It's time for parents & guardians to complete the annual survey, now called the Philly School Experience Survey, open until June 9th. The survey is available online in 12 languages, and we will be sending paper copied home with each student.

PLEASE TAKE A PICTURE OR SCREENSHOT SHOWING SURVEY COMPLETION, AS THERE WILL BE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO EARN INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETION!


YOU CAN ACCESS THE SURVEY AT https://www.philasd.org/research/programsservices/district-wide-surveys/

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WEEKLY SHOUT-OUTS

  • To the entire staff and student body for exemplary behavior and following protocol during Monday's emergency evacuation. Everyone was calm, poised and alert, and followed all directions given. Fortunately, it was a minor event, but I'm proud that everyone showed preparedness in the event of an emergency.

MAY CALENDAR

TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Please consider supporting the Home & School Association by donating to help support the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon that the Academy at Palumbo Home and School Association is hosting on May 12, 2023.


All proceeds from the fundraiser will help support the luncheon we are planning for the staff at The Academy at Palumbo and will allow us to plan for scholarships that we will give to graduating seniors.


The gofundme link is below. Thank you for your support of our Amazing Staff at the Academy at Palumbo!

POST GRADUATION PLANNING SESSIONS

I am excited to share that EVERFI is partnering with Citizens to host educational sessions next month for Academy at Palumbo families. These events are designed for parents of high school age students and will provide families with guidance on how to prepare and plan for life after graduation. Family members can expect to hear from panelists on topics including:

  • The various paths students can take after high school
  • How to find “free money” & what to take into consideration when investing in your children’s futures
  • Accessing supportive resources available for financing higher education

These sessions are free for all community members to attend, and during each session 2 lucky attendees will receive a $50 gift card. Additionally, attendees will learn more about a $15,000 scholarship opportunity that is open now and requires no essay!

There are four sessions to choose from (dates and times below). Families are welcome to attend whatever session fits best with their schedule. If they are unable to attend these sessions live, they can register to receive a recording.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FAMILIES!!!

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Home & School Membership


Dear Palumbo Parents/Guardians,


This year is an election year to elect new board members to the Palumbo Home and School Association. In order to be able to vote in the election you will need to be a member of the home and school association. If you are interested in either running in the election or voting in the election you will need to be a current member of the home and school association. Please use the link below to update your membership status if you have not done so yet for the 2022-2023 school year. More information will follow once you have joined. We are currently forming our nominating committee. If you have any questions you can email us at palumbogriffinshsa@gmail.com.



Palumbo HSA Membership Application - https://forms.gle/tYgEAwinTJrsvKhNA



PHSA Board

POSITIVE COVID REPORTING FORM / MASK TO STAY POLICY

If a student tests positive for Covid, please complete this form. Do not report to school. The nurse will contact you with return to school date. Upon return, students must mask from day 6-10. All students / staff that were in class with a positive student will be required to mask for 10 days.

HOME & SCHOOL INFORMATION PARENT LETTER

BELL SCHEDULES

STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS LIST

The Academy at Palumbo High School

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